To Listen, To Reflect – The Medway and Swale Listens HCP Mental Wellbeing Workshop, June 2022

A FREE interactive online workshop is taking place in June, where attendees interested in improving mental health care can listen to and discuss what is impacting the local wellbeing

Join Medway Voluntary Action In Celebrating National Volunteers Week 2022

Celebrating National Volunteers Week 2022

Funding Round-up – Environment, May 2022

MVA offer a collection of funding rounds from local and national organisations specifically focused on themes around environment

Funding Round-up – General (Part 1), May/June 2022

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Funding Round-up – Community (part 2), May 2022

MVA offer a final collection of funding rounds from local and national organisations specifically focused on themes around community

Funding Round-up – Community (part 1), May 2022

MVA offer a collection of funding rounds from local and national organisations specifically focused on themes around community

Re-Approved to Continue Helping Vulnerable Households save Energy – The Energy Redress Scheme from Energy Saving Trust and OFGEM, May 2022

A recent ruling from the national energy watchdog allows the continuation of a scheme designed to champion vulnerable households in saving energy and money

Continuing to offer Help to Vulnerable Households - Housing Support Fund from UK Government, May 2022

In October 2021, this funding programme was launched by UK Government to provide additional support to vulnerable people affected by the cost of living

Let's Work – New Programme to offer Support to help Young Adults Prepare for Employment, May 2022

Mid Kent College will be launching a new support programme to help local young adults get a head start in the jobs market

Charity Digital - Different ways to Keep Active and Fit for a Good Cause, May 2022

National Newscaster Charity Digital has an on-line guide to help charities plan sporting themed fundraising events

Charity Digital – (Ingredients to) Forming a Great Business and Charity Partnership, May 2022

National Newscaster Charity Digital has published on-line guidance to help charities approach and collaborate with local businesses

Funding Round-up – Business and Employment (part 2), May 2022

MVA offer another collection of funding rounds from local and national organisations focusing on business and employment themes

Funding Round-up – Business and Employment (part 3), May 2022

MVA provide a final collection of funding rounds from local and national organisations focusing on business and employment themes

Funding Round-up – Business and Employment (part 1), May 2022

MVA provide a collection of funding rounds from local and national organisations focusing on business and employment themes

To Build Pride in Place and Increase Life Chances – The VCS UK Shared Prosperity Fund meetings from MVA, May 2022

MVA will be hosting a series of meetings offering VCS groups the chance to collaborate and get involved in producing an upcoming bid for this UK Government funding

Understanding Visual Impairment – Medway Together’s FREE Employer Training from KAB, May 2022

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Supporting Families with Young Children through Tough Times - Medway Together’s Financial Fitness Project from Home Start, April 2022

Local family advocacy organisation recently unveiled a FREE programme offering financial and employment guidance for local families

Better Community, Better Future – The wHoo Cares Employability Programme in partnership with Medway Together, April 2022

Local organisation wHoo Cares has launched a scheme to help local residents increase their chances of employment whilst improving on their well-being

Helping People set Goals and make Career Plans – Medway Together’s “Let’s Get Moving” Programme from CAP Enterprise, April 2022

A coaching and consultancy group recently launched a FREE interactive programme designed to help anybody take a fresh, new direction into employment

Unlocking Endless Potential - Introducing WomenKind in partnership with Medway Together, April 2022

Local organisation CAP Enterprise CIC has launched a scheme to help local women improve on their confidence to dive into the job market

Funding Round-up – Arts and Culture (Part 1), April 2022

MVA provide a collection of funding rounds from local and national organisations focusing on arts and culture

Funding Round-up – Arts and Culture (Part 2), April 2022

MVA provide another collection of funding rounds from local and national organisations focusing on arts and culture

Funding News Round-up, April 2022

MVA brings a selection of recent local and national news events from the Voluntary Sector

Creating Life Chances – Programme launched offering Essential Training and Skills to Young Adults for Employment, April 2022

The Medway Diversity Forum is launching a programme to help local young adults gain essential skills for the jobs market

Guides, Translators, Funding and More - Charity Sector Ukraine Resources, April 2022

MVA provide some useful resources from NAVCA for anyone supporting Ukrainian people arriving in the UK

Lead4Hope Cohort 1 Programme Report – Community Launch Event hosted by PCAP, April/May 2022

National organisation PCAP are hosting an event this May offering awareness and insight to help local leaders better serve their communities

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion – NAVCA to host FREE event exploring Boards and Trustee Responsibilities, April 2022

National organisation NAVCA will shortly be hosting an event to explore the role of Boards and Trustees in addressing equality, diversity and inclusion

MVA Survey findings report on how Local Charities have been Impacted by COVID, Summer 2021

MVA recently published their findings from the survey responses from their May/June 2021 campaign

Inspiring and Supporting people to reach their Full Potential - The Wellness and Wellbeing Programme from Great Leaps, March 2022

Local organisation Great Leaps Adventure are now including their successful programme into the Medway Together Partnership to improve confidence, increase self-worth and rebuild resilience

The Intention to Deliver on Public Policies, but Fell Short? – The Spring Statement from UK Government, March 2022

On 23rd March 2022, the Chancellor of the Exchequer delivered the Spring Statement

Keeping Ukrainian people in touch with Loved Ones – National Databank from CAS Training and The Good Things Foundation, March 2022

A local organisation are working with a national charity to offer free mobile data to help those escaping the conflict in Ukraine

Cancer Alliance 2022/23 Transformational Funding – Invitation for Applications

The Kent and Medway Cancer Alliance recently launched a call for applications to fund projects that would improve and support the earlier cancer diagnosis and cancer care for patients in the region

Medway Child Health Conference, March 2022

With the theme on improving the health and wellbeing outcomes for the young, this year's Child Health Conference is being held at Chatham Historic Dockyard

Update - Relaxing of the COVID Rules, March 2022

An update on UK Government's latest Covid guidance

To Support the Essential Work to tackle Homelessness - Frontline Support Grants from UK Government, Spring 2022

The Government has launched a new fund to support voluntary and community organisations that support the homelessness and rough sleeping sector

Continuing to help charities supply to those in most need – Introducing Giving World, March 2022

Giving World are a charity who redistribute local surplus quality stock to less fortunate people in community

News@Medway – Latest from Medway NHS Trust, Spring 2022

Medway NHS Foundation Trust has recently released their latest bulletin, News@Medway, showcasing the work and events within The Trust

Charity Digital – Key Areas of Cost Budgeting, March 2022

The newscaster offers video guidance about cost budgeting, aimed at making it easier for charities to work out and process as well as reduce any financial risk

For Projects that Help the Less Fortunate - Improving Lives Programme from Henry Smith Charity, Spring 2022

Henry Smith Charity continue to offer funding to local organisations that are delivering services directly to disadvantaged people in greatest need

“You may be the Only Person they Tell” - #AreTheySafe campaign from NAVCA, Spring 2022

NAVCA continue their efforts to tackle the underreporting of safeguarding concerns and urge other charities to join in

Connecting local Charities with Businesses who Care – The Matchmaking service from A Good Thing, February 2022

A digital app from A Good Thing CIC aims to connect local businesses with good causes

Charity Digital - Free Cyber Security Tools that can Help Charities, February 2022

Newscaster Charity Digital explore some of the helpful resources on offer to charities from the National Cyber Security Centre

Medway's New VCS Transformation Academy is OPEN for applications

The VCS Transformation Academy & Alliance is the much discussed opportunity for Medway’s VCS to radically transform how we operate.

The Launch of the Macmillan South East and East of England Cancer Network, February 2022

Macmillan continue their efforts on improving on cancer care and treatment with the launch of a new network

For Ideas moving Communities Forward - The Aviva Community Fund, Spring 2022

Aviva are taking applications to offer funding for projects that promote financial wellbeing and act on climate change

An Opportunity to Offer Technology Guidance for Community Success – The Digital Champions Programme, February 2022

Local organisation Carers First will shortly be introducing a programme to train young carers help their peers build on their digital confidence and knowledge

Improving Life Chances and Supporting People and Communities in most Need – Introducing Medway Together, February 2022

Education providers, community groups, charities and similar enterprises have secured money from the Community Renewal Fund to offer projects that better Medway

Get Connected – New Programme offers Support to help Young Adults Prepare for Employment, January 2022

Mid Kent College is set to launch a new programme to help local young adults get a head start in the jobs market

More Than just Grant Listings – Funding for All continue their Support for Local Charities, February 2022

Does your group require help with funding applications? Then please read on...

Have Your Say - The Future for Unpaid Carers in Kent, January/February 2022

Kent County Council has launched a public consultation into the Adult Carers' Strategy and need your help to shape these plans

Funding Announced to help Energy Charity support worried Billpayers in UK, January 2022

The curator for one of UK's biggest consumer services recently announced funding to help a national energy charity create new support service

Charity Digital – The Future of Volunteering, Winter 2022

Newscaster Charity Digital looks to the future of volunteering in a post-COVID-19 world

Charity Digital - Why Charities should Consider Website Accessibility Right Now, January 2022

Newscaster Charity Digital explore how charities can make their website accessible for any kind of visitor

Charity Digital - How to purchase Discounted Microsoft Office 365 Products

Want to get Microsoft Office for the best price? Charity Digital offer a simple, straightforward way through their Charity Digital Exchange

Charity Digital - How Cyber Breaches affect Fundraising, Service Delivery, and More

Newscaster Charity Digital has released a video to help charities understand and defend against the threat of cyber-attacks

New Year, New Start, Ongoing Support – Citizens Advice Medway Continue to Champion those in Need, January 2022

Local charity Citizens Advice Medway continue their commitment to supporting the Medway residents through life’s uncertainties and obstacles

NCVO - The Findings into the Government’s Response to Volunteering in England amid COVID-19, Winter 2022

A study published recently analyses the Government’s response to volunteering in England, and its impact, in light of the Covid-19 pandemic

Cold Weather Preparedness from The Emergencies Partnership

The Emergencies Partnership now has a collection of advice and guidance to support preparing for the challenges of cold weather

The King’s Fund - What is the Health and Care Bill and why does it matter, Winter 2022

National charity The King’s Fund talk about the NHS, social care, and all things health policy and leadership

The Medway VCS Transformation Academy and Alliance

The Medway VCS Transformation Academy and Alliance has been launched - and you are now invited to express your interest in joining these unique and valuable initiatives.

Local Job Vacancies

Local Job Vacancies

Plan B - The Latest Government Covid Restrictions Explained, December 2021

The UK Government recently imposed tougher COVID-19 restrictions in England to slow the spread of the Omicron coronavirus variant

The Launch of The Women & Girls Match Fund, Winter 2021/22

The UK's biggest match funding platform is about to launch their next campaign aimed at improving the lives of vulnerable, disadvantaged or underrepresented women and girls

Government Funding Now Available to support Suicide Prevention Services, December 2021

The Government has launched a fund to help suicide prevention services meet increased demand in light of the pandemic.

UK Government announces COVID Antiviral Drugs to help Combat Winter Pandemic, October/November 2021

The Department for Health and Social Care has recently announced the upcoming release of antiviral drugs, designed to treat vulnerable patients against COVID-19

Encouraging Different Perspectives - Trustees’ Week Round-up, November 2021

MVA offers some articles from this year’s Trustees’ Week

To Access more Opportunities across a Range of Sectors – The Volunteering Futures Fund, November 2021

The Government recently opened a new fund, aimed at helping more people access volunteering opportunities across various sectors

Charity Digital - Easy Steps toward Sustainability

National newscaster Charity Digital recently published a guide for charities to help promote living a more sustainable lifestyle.

A Post-Covid Age of Optimism? – The Government Budget, Autumn 2021

On 27th October 2021, The Chancellor of the Exchequer delivered his Budget and a multi-year Spending Review

Community Buildings and Outdoor Space Improvement Grants from Asda Foundation

A new grants programme has been launched by The Asda Foundation designed to help grassroots organisations improve local community spaces and places

Hosting Accessible Meetings Online – a Bitesize Briefing from MVA

MVA have released a new Bitesize Briefing Video on Hosting Accessible Online Meetings

The King’s Fund – How Integrated Care Systems will work under the Health and Care Bill

National charity The King’s Fund explore how planning and partnership bodies could work together based on the provisions currently drafted in the recent Health and Care Bill.

Charity Digital - How to Host a Hybrid Meeting, October 2021

National newscaster Charity Digital explore how charities can host meetings successfully, catering for attendees both virtually and in-person as the world of work goes hybrid

Share Your Views about Medway’s Local Plan – MVA Community Update Meeting, November 2021

Here’s how you can attend MVA’s upcoming Community Update Meeting which will explore the Medway Council’s future plans for the immediate and local region

Funding News Round-up, October 2021

MVA brings a selection of recent local and national news events from the Voluntary Sector

Funding Round-up – Children and Youth (part 3), October 2021

MVA offer a final collection of funding rounds from local and national organisations specifically focused on themes around children and youth

Funding Round-up – Children and Youth (part 2), October 2021

MVA offers another collection of funding rounds from local and national organisations specifically focused on themes around children and youth

Funding Round-up – Children and Youth (part 1), October 2021

MVA offer a collection of funding rounds from local and national organisations specifically focused on themes around children and youth

Funding Round-up (part 2), October 2021

MVA offer another collection of funding rounds from local and national organisations

Funding Round-up (part 1), October 2021

MVA offer a collection of funding rounds from local and national organisations

Funding Round-up – Community (part 3), September/October 2021

MVA offer a final collection of funding rounds from local and national organisations specifically focused on themes around community

Funding Round-up – Community (part 2), September/October 2021

MVA offers another collection of funding rounds from local and national organisations specifically focused on themes around community

Funding Round-up – Community (part 1), September/October 2021

MVA offer a collection of funding rounds from local and national organisations specifically focused on themes around community

Funding Round-up – Environment, September/October 2021

MVA offer another collection of funding rounds from local and national organisations specifically focused on themes around environment

Funding Round-up – Physical Activity and Sport, September/October 2021

MVA offer another collection of funding rounds from local and national organisations specifically focused on themes around physical activity and sport

For Outstanding Contribution to the Voluntary Sector – The Barry Clout Award 2021

The search is on all across the Medway to recognise someone who has given up their skills, expertise and time helping others in the community.

Funding Round-up – Social Inclusion (part 2), September/October 2021

MVA offer another collection of funding rounds from local and national organisations specifically focused on themes around social inclusion

Funding Round-up – Social Inclusion (part 1), September/October 2021

MVA offer a collection of funding rounds from local and national organisations focusing on social inclusion themes

Funding Round-up – Business and Employment (part 2), September/October 2021

MVA offer another collection of funding rounds from local and national organisations focusing on business and employment themes

Funding Round-up – Business and Employment (part 1), September/October 2021

MVA provide a collection of funding rounds from local and national organisations focusing on business and employment themes

Funding Round-up – Arts and Culture, September 2021

MVA provide a collection of funding rounds from local and national organisations focusing on arts and culture

MVA – New Website and MVN Relaunch

MVA launches wide range of new, FREE Volunteering Resources

Zurich offer guidance for looking after employee health and wellbeing on returning to the workplace

International organisation Zurich provides resources and guidance for businesses to bring employees safely back to the workplace.

News Round-up, September 2021

MVA brings a selection of recent local and national news events for the charity sector

Charity Digital - Cyber Security Round-up, September 2021

Some recent articles offering guidance on keeping charities digitally safe.

Charity Digital – A Guide to Applying for Full Cost Recovery

Charity Digital offers guidance to help charities apply for full cost recovery when applying for funding grants

I Get By With A Little Help from My Friends - Part of Contextual Safeguarding Webinar Series from MRC

National initiative Making Research Count continues their series of webinars related to Contextual Safeguarding.

Meeting as equals – RSA Explores an Asset-based Approach in Charities

RSA has published a report designed to help charities become better at helping provide relief and support community

My Funding Central – New Portal to continue Access to Charity Funding and Support

The creators of NCVO’s grant finding portal, recently launched an alternative solution allowing charities to continue accessing grants data.

Win them Back – A Guide to Help Charities Re-engage Volunteers, August 2021

Galaxy Digital have compiled resources to help charities encourage volunteers to return in light of COVID-19.

Funding Round-up Part 3 – July/August 2021

MVA offers another collection of funding rounds from local and national organisations

Support for Small Charities - The GSK Grow Programme from The King’s Fund

To mark the anniversary of their IMPACT awards, International organisation GSK has also launched their new Grow Programme to support small charities.

News Round-up, August 2021

MVA brings a selection of recent local and national news events that may be of interest to local VCS groups and organisations

Funding Round-up Part 2 – July/August 2021

MVA offers another collection of funding rounds from local and national organisations aimed at helping charities continue their work in light of the Coronavirus outbreak.

Funding, Training and More - The GSK Impact Awards 2022

The GSK IMPACT Awards provide funding (up to £50k), training and development for charities doing excellent work to improve people’s health and wellbeing

Can we be Better Prepared? – UK Government's Call for Evidence for a National Resilience Strategy

The UK Government is asking the country to contribute in efforts to explore and build a more resilient nation.

Rewriting the Rules of Child Protection - Part 1 of Contextual Safeguarding Webinar Series

'Making Research Count' holds a webinar exploring the subject matter related to Contextual Safeguarding.

MVA Launch FREE Safeguarding & DBS Checking Training

MVA Launch FREE Safeguarding & DBS Checking Training through their Youtube channel

Reflecting, Preparing, Advertising and More – Free Tools for Trustee Recruitment

Reach Volunteering have provided some excellent guidance and tools to help you with trustee recruitment

Covid-19 Vaccination Helpline launched for Kent and Medway citizens

Kent and Medway have launched a Covid-19 Vaccination Helpline for local citizens.

Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service - Nominations now Open

The Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service is now open for nominations - if you have a volunteer in your team that you think deserves this, find out how to nominate them.

Charity Digital - How to Keep Mobile Devices Safe

Charity Digital share up to date information and guidance for keeping your Mobile devices safe

Conversations through Covid-19 - How VCS can Help Lonely People Reconnect after Lockdown

Campaign to End Loneliness explore conversations through Covid-19 and how the VCS can Help Lonely People Reconnect after Lockdown

Government News Round-up - July 2021

MVA have collated a range of UK Government's News and Updates that may be use and relevance to Medway's VCS

Social Lending - Help available for Charities during the Pandemic from KCF

Kent Community Foundation is still taking applications for their social lending programmes designed to help local charities, CIOs and CICs amid the pandemic.